Hippo Campus, Hotline TNT

“Parietal lobe” and “cerebrum” just don’t have the same ring to them, now do they? Minnesotan indie group Hippo Campus made their way to Tokyo, China, and London on their Flood tour last year. In 2025, however, their North American expedition makes sure ATX isn’t forgotten. The last time the band was in town was back in 2023 at the Moody Amphitheater, so if you missed them, here’s your chance to catch them at ACL Live. Latest release Flood maintains a mellow mood with stripes of peppy tracks and acoustic flashes. – Catalina Perez